Artist: Lynne Arnett

When Lynne Arnett retired from her position as a diagnostic psychologist for the Texas prison system, her co-workers teased that she would be back in two weeks because she couldn't live without work. Instead she found a hidden side of herself and became compulsive about something new. Though she never received formal art training, a hobby that began as Christmas decoupage gifts for her family evolved into the creation of larger works of collage on paper.

Since this artistic urge emerged in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, the psychologist in her believes she needed to express herself in a way that imposed order out of chaos. Beginning with a particular theme and a wealth of related images, she designs, cuts, and pastes until she achieves a representation of the theme that is unique. Lynne believes this is an ideal medium for anyone who lacks drawing skills but has artistic imagination, patience, and a respect for composition. She has completed approximately 50 framed works, some of which were customized gifts that represented the personal interests and attributes of the recipient. In the spirit of injecting humor when possible, she has injected a cat into all but one of her works.

Lynne Arnett
lynnearnett@aol.com
713-526-3577

Dec 16	Winter Exhibit through March 1, 2010
Feb 15	Deadline for submissions for Summer Exhibit
Mar 1	Spring Exhibit through June 10, 2009
Apr 28	Deadline for submissions for Summer Exhibit
Jun 2	Deadline for submissions for Fall Exhibit
Aug 11	Fall Exhibit through November 23, 2010
Oct 1	Deadline for submissions for Winter Exhibit
Dec 6	Silent Auction week 2010